D391 WGU HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
Which organizations are part of the healthcare ecosystem?
Laboratories
Which individual is an example of an advanced practice professional?
Physician assistant
Which individual is part of the healthcare ecosystem?
The patient
A client has been unable to stop taking opioid medication for months after being
discharged from their medical treatment.
A specialist clinic
A client's pregnancy test was positive during their last physical exam with the
primary care physician.
An obstetrician
A client suffered a fall from a ladder while painting outside their home. Their
speech has become slurred and illogical.
An emergency medicine physician
What is the name of the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March
2010?
The Affordable Care Act
Which type of insurance will cover a 40-year-old client who is an uninsured,
disabled non-veteran?
Medicare
Which is a goal of the Affordable Care Act?
Make affordable health insurance available to more people
,What is the purpose of the American Medical Association (AMA)?
To promote public health and science
Which act allows workers who were laid off to continue to purchase health
insurance under their previous employer’s plan?
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
What is managed care?
Health services aimed to reduce costs
A 25-year-old client with no medical problems is seeking new insurance
coverage. They make minimum wage and don’t want to spend too much money
on coverage.Which type of health insurance is the client looking for?
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
In which healthcare law does the protection of health information reiterate rules about
health insurance?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Which federal regulation mandates health insurance companies to provide
preventive care at no cost?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Which describes the type of health plan an employer offers its employees?
Group health insurance
What is fee-for-service reimbursement?
Payment for each individual service provided
What is the capitation model of reimbursement?
A fixed payment amount to providers
Which type of health services does the concierge model of healthcare provide?
Fast care delivery services
How many alternatives must be considered before choosing the best approach when
using the Define, Establish, Consider, Identify, Develop, Evaluate (DECIDE) approach?
,as many as possible
A health coordinator has been working with a client who wanted to quit smoking. They
both established a plan, and the client has not smoked for the past month. The health
coordinator had a follow-up appointment with the client to see how the client was doing.
Which step of the Define, Establish, Consider, Identify, Develop, Evaluate (DECIDE)
model are the health coordinator and client demonstrating?
Evaluate and monitor the solution
A social worker is helping an opioid-addicted client to compare different treatment
options.
Which step of the Seek, Help, Assess, Reach, Evaluate (SHARE) approach are the
client and social worker demonstrating?
Help
What is one of the components of the quadruple aim framework?
Improving patient experience
Which approach helps test a change that is implemented?
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)
A healthcare provider read a new treatment plan that has been proven to work and is
accepted scientifically. The provider decided to use this treatment plan on their clients.
Which step of the Safe, Timely, Effective, Efficient, Equitable, and Patient-centered care
(STEEEP) approach did this healthcare provider use?
Effective
How should a physician respond when someone other than a family member is
designated as the surrogate decision maker for a patient who lacks decision-making
capacity?
Talk to the surrogate to make a decision
How should health and human service workers engage clients in decision-making
activities?
Remind clients that their participation is important
, A client from Greece changed dieticians because they did not believe their U.S.
dietician understood their dietary preferences.Which approach should the new dietitian
use?
Create a new meal plan based on the client's food preferences
A 25-year-old client found information about a new medication for anxiety on a social
media post.
What should the client's healthcare provider do about this information?
Inform the patient that the information is potentially biased
A patient has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Their healthcare providerd
showed them how to check their blood sugar levels daily.
What should the provider do to help the patient adhere to their treatment plan?
Discuss with the client the barriers they have encountered when checking their blood
sugar levels
A 40-year-old client thinks that the pharmacy made a mistake with the
instructions for their medication.
Which resource should the client consult to verify the instructions for their
medication?
Their electronic medical records
What is medicare?
It's a federal insurance
How do you qualify for medicare?
You have to be 65 years of age or older or have permanent disabilities.
Have worked in the U.S for 40 quarters and paid payroll taxes
Who is in the healthcare ecosystem?
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, support and administrative staff, and other support
professionals
What else is apart of the healthcare ecosystem?
& ANSWERS
Which organizations are part of the healthcare ecosystem?
Laboratories
Which individual is an example of an advanced practice professional?
Physician assistant
Which individual is part of the healthcare ecosystem?
The patient
A client has been unable to stop taking opioid medication for months after being
discharged from their medical treatment.
A specialist clinic
A client's pregnancy test was positive during their last physical exam with the
primary care physician.
An obstetrician
A client suffered a fall from a ladder while painting outside their home. Their
speech has become slurred and illogical.
An emergency medicine physician
What is the name of the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March
2010?
The Affordable Care Act
Which type of insurance will cover a 40-year-old client who is an uninsured,
disabled non-veteran?
Medicare
Which is a goal of the Affordable Care Act?
Make affordable health insurance available to more people
,What is the purpose of the American Medical Association (AMA)?
To promote public health and science
Which act allows workers who were laid off to continue to purchase health
insurance under their previous employer’s plan?
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
What is managed care?
Health services aimed to reduce costs
A 25-year-old client with no medical problems is seeking new insurance
coverage. They make minimum wage and don’t want to spend too much money
on coverage.Which type of health insurance is the client looking for?
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
In which healthcare law does the protection of health information reiterate rules about
health insurance?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Which federal regulation mandates health insurance companies to provide
preventive care at no cost?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Which describes the type of health plan an employer offers its employees?
Group health insurance
What is fee-for-service reimbursement?
Payment for each individual service provided
What is the capitation model of reimbursement?
A fixed payment amount to providers
Which type of health services does the concierge model of healthcare provide?
Fast care delivery services
How many alternatives must be considered before choosing the best approach when
using the Define, Establish, Consider, Identify, Develop, Evaluate (DECIDE) approach?
,as many as possible
A health coordinator has been working with a client who wanted to quit smoking. They
both established a plan, and the client has not smoked for the past month. The health
coordinator had a follow-up appointment with the client to see how the client was doing.
Which step of the Define, Establish, Consider, Identify, Develop, Evaluate (DECIDE)
model are the health coordinator and client demonstrating?
Evaluate and monitor the solution
A social worker is helping an opioid-addicted client to compare different treatment
options.
Which step of the Seek, Help, Assess, Reach, Evaluate (SHARE) approach are the
client and social worker demonstrating?
Help
What is one of the components of the quadruple aim framework?
Improving patient experience
Which approach helps test a change that is implemented?
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)
A healthcare provider read a new treatment plan that has been proven to work and is
accepted scientifically. The provider decided to use this treatment plan on their clients.
Which step of the Safe, Timely, Effective, Efficient, Equitable, and Patient-centered care
(STEEEP) approach did this healthcare provider use?
Effective
How should a physician respond when someone other than a family member is
designated as the surrogate decision maker for a patient who lacks decision-making
capacity?
Talk to the surrogate to make a decision
How should health and human service workers engage clients in decision-making
activities?
Remind clients that their participation is important
, A client from Greece changed dieticians because they did not believe their U.S.
dietician understood their dietary preferences.Which approach should the new dietitian
use?
Create a new meal plan based on the client's food preferences
A 25-year-old client found information about a new medication for anxiety on a social
media post.
What should the client's healthcare provider do about this information?
Inform the patient that the information is potentially biased
A patient has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Their healthcare providerd
showed them how to check their blood sugar levels daily.
What should the provider do to help the patient adhere to their treatment plan?
Discuss with the client the barriers they have encountered when checking their blood
sugar levels
A 40-year-old client thinks that the pharmacy made a mistake with the
instructions for their medication.
Which resource should the client consult to verify the instructions for their
medication?
Their electronic medical records
What is medicare?
It's a federal insurance
How do you qualify for medicare?
You have to be 65 years of age or older or have permanent disabilities.
Have worked in the U.S for 40 quarters and paid payroll taxes
Who is in the healthcare ecosystem?
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, support and administrative staff, and other support
professionals
What else is apart of the healthcare ecosystem?
